Animas Mountain Vista

Animas Mountain Vista Tiny Homes is a boutique 20-lot tiny home community located at the north end of Durango, Colorado—positioned steps from the Animas River, the city’s trail system, and some of Southwest Colorado’s best outdoor recreation. Designed for residents who want to live simply without sacrificing location, walkability, or modern conveniences, this small and thoughtfully planned community is one of Durango’s most desirable long-term tiny home living options.

The neighborhood offers 20 individually landscaped lots, each with adjacent parking, water/sewer/electric hookups, trash/recycling service, and fiber-optic internet availability. Residents enjoy shared amenities including a community garden, gazebo/picnic area, on-site landscaping, snow removal, and extra parking. The community prioritizes long-term residency over short-term rentals, allowing a small number of multi-month leases but prohibiting nightly/weekly rentals to maintain a cohesive neighborhood feel.

Located at 90 Animas View Drive, residents can walk, bike, or take the free Durango trolley directly from the community to downtown, nearby shops, grocery stores, medical services, and restaurants such as Zia Taqueria, Durango Brewing Co., and Texas BBQ. The River Trail system runs just minutes away, offering easy access to biking, running, and riverside strolls. Outdoor enthusiasts also enjoy quick trips to Oxbow Park, the Animas River for tubing or kayaking, and local hot springs only five miles away.

Lots are designed to accommodate tiny homes ranging from 20 ft to 40 ft in length, with monthly rates starting at $700 depending on size. Residents own their tiny home and lease the lot—an appealing hybrid model that balances affordability with stability. Lot 10 is the next available space, opening January 1st, 2026, with all others currently full. A waitlist and pre-qualification process are available.

Pet-friendly policies (one dog and one cat with approval), clear permitting guidance, and access to trusted tiny home builders—including Decathlon Tiny Homes, Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses, Clever Tiny Homes, and Mint Tiny House Company—make the community approachable for newcomers to tiny living.

With its unbeatable proximity to trails, transit, Durango’s historic Main Ave, and the Animas River, Animas Mountain Vista Tiny Homes offers a rare combination of natural beauty, walkability, and community-oriented living in one of Colorado’s most vibrant mountain towns.